The chemical formula for sucrose is C12H22O11 How many total atoms are in one molecule of sucrose?

Question

A
1

B
3

C
45

D
48

Answer 1

To find the total number of atoms in one molecule of sucrose (C12H22O11), we can add the number of each type of atom present in the formula:

• Carbon (C): 12 atoms
• Hydrogen (H): 22 atoms
• Oxygen (O): 11 atoms

Now, we can add these together:

12 (C) + 22 (H) + 11 (O) = 45 total atoms

So, the total number of atoms in one molecule of sucrose is 45.

The correct answer is C: 45.